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'''At the End of the Fray''' (Japanese: '''最後の激闘！優勝への道！！''' ''Conclusion of the Fierce Fighting! The Road to Championship!!'') is the 131st episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 405th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 16, 2005 and in the United States on March 25, 2006.
'''At the End of the Fray''' (Japanese: '''最後の激闘！優勝への道！！''' ''Conclusion of the Fierce Fighting! The Road to Championship!!'') is the 131st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 405th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 16, 2005, and in the United States on March 25, 2006.


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== Synopsis ==
==Blurb==
The majestic forces of {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|SolarBeam}} collide with a vengeance creating an array of light and color. As the dust clears, {{AP|Glalie}} and {{p|Sceptile}} are both announced as [[fainting|unable to battle]]. With both {{Ash}}'s and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} being simultaneously eliminated, the stage is set for an amazing {{pkmn|battle}}.
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<i>It's the battle between Ash and Tyson to decide who moves on to the final four of the Hoenn League, and Glalie and Sceptile are already out! Tyson's Shiftry is ill-matched against Ash's Torkoal and its fiery attacks, but Tyson sends in Hariyama to beat the heat and defeat Torkoal. Corphish is next, but Hariyama defeats it too!


Meanwhile, [[Team Rocket]] is presented with a ran down shack as the employer they are working for directs them to remodel the establishment. [[Jessie]] walks over to the weak structure and it collapses before her eyes. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} is quick to give his seal of approval. [[James]] notices that {{MTR}} is missing.
At the halftime break, Morrison tries to give Ash a pep talk. When the match resumes, Swellow and Hariyama battle until Swellow is the victor. Swellow then goes on to beat Tyson's Donphan, but Tyson has a powerful Metagross waiting! Despite Swellow's determination, Metagross knocks it out—but Swellow did some damage, and Ash sends Grovyle out to hammer on that weak spot. Grovyle still can't stop Metagross but Pikachu finishes the job, so Tyson sends out the ace up his sleeve: his Meowth!


On the battlefield, {{p|Shiftry}} and {{AP|Torkoal}} battle it out. Torkoal continues launching {{m|Flamethrower}} as Shiftry evades Torkoal's [[Move|attacks]]. Shiftry responds with a {{m|Shadow Ball}} attack which collides with it's target for a direct hit. Torkoal is blasted backwards but recovers from the attack. Torkoal goes for another Flamethrower attack but as Shiftry evades this second round of attacks, Torkoal ascends into the air still firing the Flamethrower and hits Shiftry for heavy damage. After the dust clears, Shiftry is announced as unable to battle.
Team Rocket's Meowth cheers its fellow Pokémon on from the stands. Tyson's Meowth can counter Pikachu's Thunderbolt with one of its own, so the battle comes down to Iron Tail vs Iron Tail. Exhausted, both Pokémon finally fall to the ground, and though they get back up, Pikachu cannot continue. Team Rocket's Meowth is delighted, but not for long—Jessie and James have been caught stealing Pokémon by their new boss, who sends all three flying! Tyson goes on to win the Hoenn League and Ash, happy that he battled his best, can now look forward to his next big adventure.</i>


Tyson decides to choose {{p|Hariyama}} for his third Pokémon choice. Torkoal begins with another Flamethrower attack as Hariyama blasts forward with an {{m|Arm Thrust}} reflecting the Flamethrower attack. {{an|May}} and [[Max]] are surprised that the Flamethrower attack doesn't even damage Hariyama as {{an|Brock}} goes to explain that Hariyama is {{a|Thick Fat|covered with a special fat}} that helps to defend against {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Ice}} attacks. When Hariyama is within range, he strikes down with a {{m|Brick Break}} knocking Torkoal unconscious.
==Plot==
The explosion from their {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Solar Beam}} [[Fainting|knocks out]] both {{AP|Glalie}} and {{p|Sceptile}} instantly. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is presented with a rundown shack as their new boss directs them to remodel the establishment. [[Jessie]] walks over to the weak structure and it collapses before her eyes. As {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} is quick to give his seal of approval, [[James]] notices that {{MTR}} is missing.


Ash selects {{AP|Corphish}} for his third Pokémon selection. Hariyama goes for another Brick Break attack, slamming into the ground, while Corphish manages to evade the attack. Corphish and Hariyama blast forward with their {{m|Crabhammer}} and {{m|Focus Punch}}. As the two forces clash, an explosion takes place knocking Corphish and Hariyama backwards. After the smoke clears, Corphish is announced as unable to battle leaving Ash with only three additional Pokémon.
On the battlefield, {{p|Shiftry}} and {{AP|Torkoal}} battle it out. Torkoal continues launching {{m|Flamethrower}} [[Move|attacks]] as Shiftry evades Torkoal's attacks. Shiftry responds with a {{m|Shadow Ball}} attack, which collides with its target for a direct hit. Torkoal is blasted backward but recovers from the attack. Torkoal goes for another Flamethrower attack but as Shiftry evades this second round of attacks, Torkoal ascends into the air still firing the Flamethrower, and hits Shiftry for heavy damage. After the dust clears, Shiftry is announced as unable to battle.


The first half of the battle concludes as Meowth waits patiently for Tyson to release his {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}}. [[Morrison]] lectures Ash telling him that he can't lose to anyone else in the tournament since Ash managed to defeat him. Ash agrees with Morrison's statement and asks {{AP|Pikachu}} if he would like to assist him in the second half of the grueling battle. Pikachu approves with the simple gesture.
{{ho|Tyson}} decides to choose {{p|Hariyama}} for his third Pokémon choice. Torkoal begins with another Flamethrower attack as Hariyama blasts forward with an {{m|Arm Thrust}} reflecting the Flamethrower attack. {{an|May}} and [[Max]] are surprised that Flamethrower isn't slowing down Hariyama one bit. {{an|Brock}} explains that Hariyama is {{a|Thick Fat|covered with a special fat}} that helps to defend against {{t|Fire}}- and {{type|Ice}} attacks. When Hariyama is within range, it strikes down with {{m|Brick Break}}, knocking Torkoal unconscious.


Meanwhile, Team Rocket has happened to come upon the room which holds all the participant's [[Poké Ball]]s. James also adds that since these are tournament Pokémon, that they must be extraordinarily powerful.
{{Ash}} selects {{AP|Corphish}} as his third Pokémon. Hariyama goes for another Brick Break attack, slamming into the ground, while Corphish manages to evade the attack. Corphish and Hariyama blast forward with their respective {{m|Crabhammer}} and {{m|Focus Punch}} attacks. The combined strength causes an explosion that sends both Corphish and Hariyama backward, but Corphish is the only one left unable to battle. This leaves Ash with only three additional Pokémon, ending the first stage of the battle.


The second half of our battle to begin with the battlefield now changing to Rock terrain. Ash calls upon {{AP|Swellow}} for his fourth Pokémon selection as Tyson selects his Hariyama. Swellow thrusts forward with a {{m|Peck}} attack but just as Swellow comes within range, Hariyama grasps onto Swellow and prevents it from moving. Hariyama rotates into the air and slams Swellow down in a {{m|Seismic Toss}}. After a few moments, Swellow recovers and continues on the attack. Hariyama charges for a Focus Punch while Swellow counterattacks with an {{m|Aerial Ace}}. While Hariyama launches its Focus Punch, Swellow briefly goes out of sight and strikes Hariyama in the chest, knocking it out.
Meowth waits patiently for Tyson to send out his own {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}}. [[Morrison]] lectures Ash, telling him that he can't lose to anyone else in the tournament since Ash managed to defeat him. Ash agrees and asks {{AP|Pikachu}} if he would assist him in the second half of the grueling battle. Pikachu approves with a nod and a determined [[cry]].


Tyson chooses {{p|Donphan}} for his fourth Pokémon. Donphan doesn't hesitate and begins with a {{m|Sandstorm}} attack. Swellow manages to clear the Sandstorm as Donphan goes into a {{m|Rollout}} attack and propels itself off a nearby boulder hitting Swellow for heavy damage. Donphan goes into another Rollout attack hitting Swellow countless times and each time causing increasing damage. As Donphan moves for one last Rollout attack, Swellow manages to halt Donphan by using both of its legs. Swellow then grasps onto Donphan and launches it towards the ground. Donphan crashes into the ground and is announced as unable to battle. Swellow seals an impressive victory leaving Tyson with only two more available Pokémon.
Meanwhile, Team Rocket has come upon the room that holds all the participants' [[Poké Ball]]s. James also adds that since these are tournament Pokémon, that they must be extraordinarily powerful.


A solitary Poké Ball rotates from Tyson's hand, as {{p|Metagross}} is called upon by Tyson. Metagross begins the battle with a {{m|Psychic}} attack, freezing Swellow in place. Swellow manages to break free of the Psychic attack and blasts forward with a devastating {{m|Quick Attack}}. As the two forces clash, Swellow is thrust backwards taking the full damage from its own attack. Metagross continues with a {{m|Hyper Beam}} knocking Swellow out of the match.
The second half of the battle begins, with the battlefield now changing to rock terrain. Ash calls upon {{AP|Swellow}} for his fourth Pokémon selection and Tyson chooses Hariyama. Swellow thrusts forward with a {{m|Peck}}, but Hariyama grasps Swellow and prevents it from moving. Hariyama rotates into the air and slams Swellow down in a {{m|Seismic Toss}}. After a few moments, Swellow recovers and continues on the attack. Hariyama charges for a Focus Punch while Swellow counterattacks with {{m|Aerial Ace}}. Focus Punch hits the illusion and Swellow's Aerial Ace strikes Hariyama. The surprise attack knocks Hariyama out.


Ash doesn't hesitate in this competition and chooses {{AP|Grovyle}} for his fifth Pokémon. Grovyle is eager to battle as it closes in on Metagross and begins with a barrage of {{m|Bullet Seed}}. While Grovyle continues with its Bullet Seed attack, Metagross launches a Hyper Beam attack. Grovyle evades the attack and continues with its Bullet Seed attack. Grovyle launches forward for a {{m|Leaf Blade}} attack but Metagross manages to recover and counterattack with a {{m|Meteor Mash}} knocking Grovyle unconscious and unable to battle.
Tyson chooses {{p|Donphan}} for his fourth Pokémon. Donphan begins by creating a {{m|Sandstorm}}, but Swellow manages to clear the Sandstorm with its wings just as Donphan hits a boulder and propels itself skyward, hitting Swellow with {{m|Rollout}}. Donphan goes into another Rollout attack hitting Swellow multiple times, each strike more powerful than the last. As Donphan goes for one last Rollout attack, Swellow manages to halt Donphan by catching it by the ears with its legs. Swellow lifts Donphan and chucks it towards the ground. Donphan crashes and is declared unable to battle. Swellow seals an impressive victory, leaving Tyson with only two more available Pokémon.


Ash selects his faithful companion Pikachu for his final attack. Pikachu bolts forward with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack hitting directly but proving to take no effect on Metagross. Metagross retaliates with a Psychic attack but Pikachu manages to avoid the psychokinesis waves then uses Iron Tail and grasps onto Metagross's body and finally delivers an electrifying Thunder through Metagross's body, knocking Metagross out of the competition. This magnificent victory leaves both Tyson and Ash with only one Pokémon selection.
A solitary Poké Ball rotates from Tyson's hand, as {{p|Metagross}} is called upon by Tyson. Metagross begins the battle with a {{m|Psychic}} attack, freezing Swellow in place. Swellow manages to break free of the Psychic attack and lunges forward at blinding speed with a {{m|Quick Attack}}. As the two forces clash, Swellow is thrust backward taking the full damage from its own attack. Metagross continues with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, taking Swellow out of the match.


Tyson calls upon his Meowth for the sixth selection. Team Rocket's Meowth calls out cheering for Tyson's Meowth. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is managing to collect the participant's Poké Balls, their employer smashes through the door with uncontrollable anger.
Ash does not hesitate in this competition and chooses {{AP|Grovyle}} for his fifth Pokémon. Grovyle is eager to battle and closes in on Metagross while using {{m|Bullet Seed}}. While Grovyle continues its barrage, Metagross launches a Hyper Beam attack. Grovyle evades the attack and responds with another Bullet Seed barrage, taking advantage of Hyper Beam's [[Recharge|immobilization effect]]. Grovyle launches forward for a {{m|Leaf Blade}} attack, but Metagross manages to recover and counterattack with a {{m|Meteor Mash}}, rendering the {{pkmn|category|Wood Gecko Pokémon}} unable to battle.


Pikachu launches another Thunderbolt attack as Meowth begins with its own Thunderbolt. Pikachu continues with a Thunder attack while Meowth responds with Thunderbolt. Following the clash of both abilities, the stadium fills with fray electrical energy. Ash decides to take the battle into close range with a Quick Attack. Meowth creates a state of confusion by creating duplicates of itself with {{m|Double Team}}. The two Pokémon clash with {{m|Iron Tail}} attacks as both Pokémon aren't giving much distance between each other. Meowth and Pikachu clash once more with Meowth's {{m|Slash}} and Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu launches a devastating Thunder attack as Meowth once more defends against the attack with a Thunderbolt. Pikachu thrusts forward with its Iron Tail attack as Meowth counterattacks with its own Iron Tail. Both attacks hit directly as both sides take heavy damage. Both Pokémon struggle to continue the battle both panting for air. After a fierce standoff, Pikachu collapses to the ground and Tyson advances to the next round. Both Trainers gather in the middle of the battlefield and congratulate each other. Morrison managed to become emotionally attached to the battle as much as Ash.
With that, Ash selects Pikachu as his sixth and final Pokémon. Pikachu bolts forward with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack hitting directly, but with little effect. Metagross retaliates with a Psychic blast, but Pikachu manages to avoid the psychokinetic waves and use {{m|Iron Tail}}. Afterward, he grabs onto Metagross's body and delivers an electrifying {{m|Thunder}} from a very close range, knocking Metagross out of the competition. This leaves both Tyson and Ash with only one Pokémon each. Tyson calls upon Meowth as his final Pokémon. Team Rocket's Meowth cheers for Tyson's Meowth, despite having been shunned by it the previous night. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is stealing the participants' Poké Balls; their employer smashes through the door and reacts with uncontrollable anger when he sees what they're doing, while they are shocked at seeing him.


Team Rocket are on the escape from the old man employer as Meowth shouts out. Jessie and James turn around with delight of sighting their faithful companion, Meowth. The employer finally catches up with Team Rocket and thrusts forward with a hard punch blasting Team Rocket off like a brilliant star.
Pikachu begins the final match-up with Thunderbolt, which Meowth matches with its own Thunderbolt. Pikachu follows up with a Thunder attack, which Meowth also counters with a Thunderbolt. Following the clash of both attacks, the stadium fills with electrical energy. Ash decides to take the battle into close range with a Quick Attack, which Meowth dodges by using {{m|Double Team}}. The two Pokémon clash with Iron Tail attacks, evenly matched. The two clash once more with Meowth's {{m|Slash}} and Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu launches a devastating Thunder attack as Meowth once more defends against the attack with a Thunderbolt. Pikachu thrusts forward with Iron Tail as Meowth counterattacks with its own Iron Tail. Both attacks hit directly, and as both sides take heavy damage, both Pokémon struggle to continue the battle, both panting for air. After a tense standoff, Pikachu collapses to the ground and Tyson is declared the victor. Both Trainers meet in the middle of the battlefield and congratulate each other. Morrison managed to become emotionally attached to the battle as much as Ash.


The Hoenn championship finally concludes with Tyson announced as the [[Pokémon Champion|Tournament Victor]]. May is surprised that Tyson actually managed to claim first place. Brock regains a sense of battle pride and grows interested in participating in battling once more.
Team Rocket flees from their employer as Meowth shouts out from the sidelines. Jessie and James are surprised to reunite with Meowth, but this enables the boss to catch up with them and launch Team Rocket through the air with one powerful punch.


Morrison is eager to inform Ash that at the next tournament, he will finally defeat Ash. The curtain finally closes on an amazing [[Hoenn League]] Championship.
The Hoenn Championship finally concludes, revealing Tyson as the winner and is awarded the Ever Grande Championship Trophy. May is surprised that Tyson managed to claim first place but attributes it to their gourmet dining. Brock regains a sense of battle pride and grows interested in participating in battling once more. Morrison is eager to inform Ash that at the next tournament, he will finally defeat him.


== Major events ==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} continues his battle against {{ho|Tyson}} and loses.
[[File:Tyson Winning.png|thumb|220px|Tyson holding the championship trophy]]
* Tyson advances to the semi-finals, then to the finals, and becomes Champion of the [[Ever Grande Conference]].
* {{Ash}} continues his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Tyson}} in the quarterfinals and ultimately loses, finishing in the Top 8.
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* Tyson moves on to the semifinals and wins, advancing to the final round.
=== Debuts ===
* Tyson defeats his opponent in the finals and wins the [[Ever Grande Conference]].
* The Ever Grande Conference ends.
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== Characters ==
===Debuts===
=== Humans ===
====Pokémon debuts====
 
==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|May}}
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* [[Charles Goodshow]]
* [[Charles Goodshow]]
* Team Rocket's employer
* Team Rocket's employer
* Crowd


=== Pokémon ===
===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG131.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Mawile}}
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Mawile}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{op|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{op|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{op|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{op|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{op|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{op|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{op|Ash|Glalie}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OP|Ash|Glalie}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{op|Tyson|Meowth}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{OP|Tyson|Meowth}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
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* {{p|Hariyama}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Hariyama}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
* The dub title comes from the phrase "at the end of the day".
* This episode concludes the seven-part [[Ever Grande Conference]] arc.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title comes from the phrase "''At the end of the day''".
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite the {{motto}} in this episode.
* This episode marks a rare instance of {{m|Psychic}} being displayed as an offensive [[move]] rather than as a move used to control others.
* This episode marks the last time to date in which Ash has used {{AP|Glalie}} in an onscreen battle.
* [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] is used as background music from the end of the battle between {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}} to the closing ceremony.
* [[GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~]] is used as background music from the closing ceremony to the end of the episode. 


=== Errors ===
===Errors===
* Brock incorrectly refers to {{p|Metagross}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}} as {{m|SolarBeam}} in the dub.
* As the dust cloud from {{AP|Torkoal}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} smashing {{p|Shiftry}} into the ground dissipates, Shiftry is missing for a split-second before the next shot.
* In the Italian dub, during the first 10 minutes of this episode, all voices and all audio effects (except Italian voice actors' voices) are lower than the normal. This problem is later solved.
* {{p|Hariyama}} tries to hit {{AP|Corphish}} with {{m|Brick Break}} using its left hand, but after Corphish dodges, Hariyama appears as if it used the move with its right hand.
* When Pikachu's Thunder and Meowth's Thunderbolt collide, the commentator remarks about the two colliding Thunderbolts.
* When Hariyama catches {{AP|Swellow}}'s {{m|Peck}}, the tip of Swellow's left tail feather is missing.
* When Swellow catches {{p|Donphan}}'s {{m|Rollout}}, Donphan's tusk is pointing in the wrong direction.
* When {{p|Metagross}} uses {{m|Meteor Mash}}, the crack on its forehead left by Swellow's {{m|Quick Attack}} is missing.
* Both times that Pikachu's {{m|Thunder}} and Meowth's {{m|Thunderbolt}} collide, the commentator refers to both moves as Thunderbolts.
* When Meowth prepares to counter Pikachu's Quick Attack with {{m|Slash}}, its mouth disappears for a split-second.
* In the English dub:
** {{an|Brock}} says that, because of Hariyama's {{a|Thick Fat}} [[Ability]], {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Fire}} attacks "don't even do half the damage they normally would", but in the {{pkmn|games}}, damage is halved.
** Brock incorrectly refers to Metagross's {{m|Hyper Beam}} as {{m|Solar Beam}}.
* During the first ten minutes of the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} dub, all voices and audio effects (except the Italian voice actors' voices) are lower than normal in volume. This problem is later solved.


=== Dub edits ===
<gallery>
AG131 error 2.png|Swellow's tail feather error
Ash Swellow Tyson Donphan.png|Donphan's tusk error
AG131 error.png|Meowth's mouth error
</gallery>


=== Pokémon Trainer's Choice ===
===Dub edits===
====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon does not evolve?
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon does not evolve?
* Choices: {{p|Baltoy}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Aron}}
* Choices: {{p|Baltoy}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Aron}}
* Answer: OK, trainers! If you chose {{p|Mawile}}, you were right!
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Mawile, you were right!


== In other languages ==
==In other languages==
* Chinese: '''{{tt|最後的激戰！通往優勝之路！！|Final Fierce Fighting! The Road to Championship!!}}'''
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* Finnish: '''{{tt|Lorun loppu|}}'''
|zh_cmn={{tt|最後的激戰！通往優勝之路！！|Final Fierce Fighting! The Road to Championship!!}}
* French: '''{{tt|Un match décisif|A decisive match}}'''
|nl={{tt|Aan het eind van de Strijd!|At The End of the Battle!}}
* German: '''{{tt|Und der Gewinner ist?|And the winner is?}}'''
|da={{tt|En afgørende dyst|A final battle}}
* Italian: '''{{tt|Lotta per il podio|Fight for the podium}}'''
|de={{tt|Und der Gewinner ist?|And the winner is?}}
* Portuguese:
|fi={{tt|Lorun loppu|The end of the story}}
** Brazilian: '''{{tt|No Fim da Luta|At the End of the Fight}}'''
|fr={{tt|Un match décisif|A decisive match}}
** Iberian: '''{{tt|No Fim do Combate|At the End of the Combat}}'''
|he={{tt|בסופו של קרב|At the End of a Battle}}
* Latin America Spanish: '''{{tt|Al final del combate|At the end of combat}}'''
|hi=कौन जीतेगा Hoenn लीग चैंपियनशिप? {{tt|''Kaun jeetega Hoenn League Championship?''|Who will win the Hoenn League Championship?}}{{tt|*|Disney XD dub}}
* Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|El final del campeonato|The final of the championship}}'''
|it={{tt|Lotta per il podio|Fight for the podium}}
|ko={{tt|마지막 대결! 우승을 향한 길!|Final Match! The Road to Victory!}}
|no={{tt|Ved kampens slutt|At the end of the fight}}
|pt_br={{tt|No Fim da Luta|At the End of the Fight}}
|pt_eu={{tt|No Fim do Combate|At the End of the Combat}}
|ru={{tt|Конец битвы|End of the battle}}
|es_la={{tt|Al final del combate|At the end of combat}}
|es_eu={{tt|El final del campeonato|The final of the championship}}
|sv={{tt|Upplösningen!|The resolution!}}{{tt|*|The same title was also used in AG123 - ''Rhapsody in Drew''}}
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At the End of the Fray
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AG131   EP405
最後の激闘！優勝への道！！
Conclusion of the Fierce Fighting! The Road to Championship!!
First broadcast
Japan June 16, 2005
United States March 25, 2006
English themes
Opening Unbeatable
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ポケモン シンフォニック メドレー
Ending GLORY DAY 〜輝くその日〜 ②
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 藤本義孝 Yoshitaka Fujimoto
Assistant director 中村圭三 Keizō Nakamura
Animation director たけだゆうさく Yūsaku Takeda
No additional credits are available at this time.

At the End of the Fray (Japanese: 最後の激闘！優勝への道！！ Conclusion of the Fierce Fighting! The Road to Championship!!) is the 131st episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and the 405th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 16, 2005, and in the United States on March 25, 2006.

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Blurb

It's the battle between Ash and Tyson to decide who moves on to the final four of the Hoenn League, and Glalie and Sceptile are already out! Tyson's Shiftry is ill-matched against Ash's Torkoal and its fiery attacks, but Tyson sends in Hariyama to beat the heat and defeat Torkoal. Corphish is next, but Hariyama defeats it too!

At the halftime break, Morrison tries to give Ash a pep talk. When the match resumes, Swellow and Hariyama battle until Swellow is the victor. Swellow then goes on to beat Tyson's Donphan, but Tyson has a powerful Metagross waiting! Despite Swellow's determination, Metagross knocks it out—but Swellow did some damage, and Ash sends Grovyle out to hammer on that weak spot. Grovyle still can't stop Metagross but Pikachu finishes the job, so Tyson sends out the ace up his sleeve: his Meowth!

Team Rocket's Meowth cheers its fellow Pokémon on from the stands. Tyson's Meowth can counter Pikachu's Thunderbolt with one of its own, so the battle comes down to Iron Tail vs Iron Tail. Exhausted, both Pokémon finally fall to the ground, and though they get back up, Pikachu cannot continue. Team Rocket's Meowth is delighted, but not for long—Jessie and James have been caught stealing Pokémon by their new boss, who sends all three flying! Tyson goes on to win the Hoenn League and Ash, happy that he battled his best, can now look forward to his next big adventure.

Plot

The explosion from their Ice Beam and Solar Beam knocks out both Glalie and Sceptile instantly. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is presented with a rundown shack as their new boss directs them to remodel the establishment. Jessie walks over to the weak structure and it collapses before her eyes. As Wobbuffet is quick to give his seal of approval, James notices that Meowth is missing.

On the battlefield, Shiftry and Torkoal battle it out. Torkoal continues launching Flamethrower attacks as Shiftry evades Torkoal's attacks. Shiftry responds with a Shadow Ball attack, which collides with its target for a direct hit. Torkoal is blasted backward but recovers from the attack. Torkoal goes for another Flamethrower attack but as Shiftry evades this second round of attacks, Torkoal ascends into the air still firing the Flamethrower, and hits Shiftry for heavy damage. After the dust clears, Shiftry is announced as unable to battle.

Tyson decides to choose Hariyama for his third Pokémon choice. Torkoal begins with another Flamethrower attack as Hariyama blasts forward with an Arm Thrust reflecting the Flamethrower attack. May and Max are surprised that Flamethrower isn't slowing down Hariyama one bit. Brock explains that Hariyama is covered with a special fat that helps to defend against Fire- and Ice-type attacks. When Hariyama is within range, it strikes down with Brick Break, knocking Torkoal unconscious.

Ash selects Corphish as his third Pokémon. Hariyama goes for another Brick Break attack, slamming into the ground, while Corphish manages to evade the attack. Corphish and Hariyama blast forward with their respective Crabhammer and Focus Punch attacks. The combined strength causes an explosion that sends both Corphish and Hariyama backward, but Corphish is the only one left unable to battle. This leaves Ash with only three additional Pokémon, ending the first stage of the battle.

Meowth waits patiently for Tyson to send out his own Meowth. Morrison lectures Ash, telling him that he can't lose to anyone else in the tournament since Ash managed to defeat him. Ash agrees and asks Pikachu if he would assist him in the second half of the grueling battle. Pikachu approves with a nod and a determined cry.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has come upon the room that holds all the participants' Poké Balls. James also adds that since these are tournament Pokémon, that they must be extraordinarily powerful.

The second half of the battle begins, with the battlefield now changing to rock terrain. Ash calls upon Swellow for his fourth Pokémon selection and Tyson chooses Hariyama. Swellow thrusts forward with a Peck, but Hariyama grasps Swellow and prevents it from moving. Hariyama rotates into the air and slams Swellow down in a Seismic Toss. After a few moments, Swellow recovers and continues on the attack. Hariyama charges for a Focus Punch while Swellow counterattacks with Aerial Ace. Focus Punch hits the illusion and Swellow's Aerial Ace strikes Hariyama. The surprise attack knocks Hariyama out.

Tyson chooses Donphan for his fourth Pokémon. Donphan begins by creating a Sandstorm, but Swellow manages to clear the Sandstorm with its wings just as Donphan hits a boulder and propels itself skyward, hitting Swellow with Rollout. Donphan goes into another Rollout attack hitting Swellow multiple times, each strike more powerful than the last. As Donphan goes for one last Rollout attack, Swellow manages to halt Donphan by catching it by the ears with its legs. Swellow lifts Donphan and chucks it towards the ground. Donphan crashes and is declared unable to battle. Swellow seals an impressive victory, leaving Tyson with only two more available Pokémon.

A solitary Poké Ball rotates from Tyson's hand, as Metagross is called upon by Tyson. Metagross begins the battle with a Psychic attack, freezing Swellow in place. Swellow manages to break free of the Psychic attack and lunges forward at blinding speed with a Quick Attack. As the two forces clash, Swellow is thrust backward taking the full damage from its own attack. Metagross continues with a Hyper Beam, taking Swellow out of the match.

Ash does not hesitate in this competition and chooses Grovyle for his fifth Pokémon. Grovyle is eager to battle and closes in on Metagross while using Bullet Seed. While Grovyle continues its barrage, Metagross launches a Hyper Beam attack. Grovyle evades the attack and responds with another Bullet Seed barrage, taking advantage of Hyper Beam's immobilization effect. Grovyle launches forward for a Leaf Blade attack, but Metagross manages to recover and counterattack with a Meteor Mash, rendering the Wood Gecko Pokémon unable to battle.

With that, Ash selects Pikachu as his sixth and final Pokémon. Pikachu bolts forward with a Thunderbolt attack hitting directly, but with little effect. Metagross retaliates with a Psychic blast, but Pikachu manages to avoid the psychokinetic waves and use Iron Tail. Afterward, he grabs onto Metagross's body and delivers an electrifying Thunder from a very close range, knocking Metagross out of the competition. This leaves both Tyson and Ash with only one Pokémon each. Tyson calls upon Meowth as his final Pokémon. Team Rocket's Meowth cheers for Tyson's Meowth, despite having been shunned by it the previous night. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is stealing the participants' Poké Balls; their employer smashes through the door and reacts with uncontrollable anger when he sees what they're doing, while they are shocked at seeing him.

Pikachu begins the final match-up with Thunderbolt, which Meowth matches with its own Thunderbolt. Pikachu follows up with a Thunder attack, which Meowth also counters with a Thunderbolt. Following the clash of both attacks, the stadium fills with electrical energy. Ash decides to take the battle into close range with a Quick Attack, which Meowth dodges by using Double Team. The two Pokémon clash with Iron Tail attacks, evenly matched. The two clash once more with Meowth's Slash and Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu launches a devastating Thunder attack as Meowth once more defends against the attack with a Thunderbolt. Pikachu thrusts forward with Iron Tail as Meowth counterattacks with its own Iron Tail. Both attacks hit directly, and as both sides take heavy damage, both Pokémon struggle to continue the battle, both panting for air. After a tense standoff, Pikachu collapses to the ground and Tyson is declared the victor. Both Trainers meet in the middle of the battlefield and congratulate each other. Morrison managed to become emotionally attached to the battle as much as Ash.

Team Rocket flees from their employer as Meowth shouts out from the sidelines. Jessie and James are surprised to reunite with Meowth, but this enables the boss to catch up with them and launch Team Rocket through the air with one powerful punch.

The Hoenn Championship finally concludes, revealing Tyson as the winner and is awarded the Ever Grande Championship Trophy. May is surprised that Tyson managed to claim first place but attributes it to their gourmet dining. Brock regains a sense of battle pride and grows interested in participating in battling once more. Morrison is eager to inform Ash that at the next tournament, he will finally defeat him.

Major events

Tyson holding the championship trophy
  • Ash continues his Full Battle against Tyson in the quarterfinals and ultimately loses, finishing in the Top 8.
  • Tyson moves on to the semifinals and wins, advancing to the final round.
  • Tyson defeats his opponent in the finals and wins the Ever Grande Conference.
  • The Ever Grande Conference ends.
For a list of all major events in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, please see the timeline page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Pokémon Trainer's Choice

Pokémon Trainer's Choice: Mawile

Trivia

  • This episode concludes the seven-part Ever Grande Conference arc.
  • The episode's English dub title comes from the phrase "At the end of the day".
  • Team Rocket doesn't recite the motto in this episode.
  • This episode marks a rare instance of Psychic being displayed as an offensive move rather than as a move used to control others.
  • This episode marks the last time to date in which Ash has used Glalie in an onscreen battle.
  • Pokémon Symphonic Medley is used as background music from the end of the battle between Pikachu and Meowth to the closing ceremony.
  • GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~ is used as background music from the closing ceremony to the end of the episode.

Errors

  • As the dust cloud from Torkoal's Flamethrower smashing Shiftry into the ground dissipates, Shiftry is missing for a split-second before the next shot.
  • Hariyama tries to hit Corphish with Brick Break using its left hand, but after Corphish dodges, Hariyama appears as if it used the move with its right hand.
  • When Hariyama catches Swellow's Peck, the tip of Swellow's left tail feather is missing.
  • When Swellow catches Donphan's Rollout, Donphan's tusk is pointing in the wrong direction.
  • When Metagross uses Meteor Mash, the crack on its forehead left by Swellow's Quick Attack is missing.
  • Both times that Pikachu's Thunder and Meowth's Thunderbolt collide, the commentator refers to both moves as Thunderbolts.
  • When Meowth prepares to counter Pikachu's Quick Attack with Slash, its mouth disappears for a split-second.
  • In the English dub:
  • During the first ten minutes of the Italian dub, all voices and audio effects (except the Italian voice actors' voices) are lower than normal in volume. This problem is later solved.
  • Swellow's tail feather error

    Swellow's tail feather error

  • Donphan's tusk error

    Donphan's tusk error

  • Meowth's mouth error

    Meowth's mouth error

Dub edits

Pokémon Trainer's Choice

  • Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon does not evolve?
  • Choices: Baltoy, Mawile, Aron
  • Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Mawile, you were right!

In other languages



← AG130 : Choose It or Lose It!
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
AG132 : The Scheme Team →
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